Dubai ruler ordered to pay 900 billion KRW to 6th wife and children in divorce settlement, including luxury living expenses

Princess Haya of Jordan, the former wife of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (72), Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and ruler of Dubai. The photo shows Princess Haya leaving the High Court in London in July 2019.
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[Asia Economy Reporter Buaeri] The ruler of Dubai has been ordered to pay approximately 900 billion KRW, the largest amount ever awarded by a UK court, to his sixth wife and children.

According to British media, on the 21st (local time), the London High Court ruled that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (72), Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and ruler of Dubai, must pay Princess Haya of Jordan (47) ?554 million (approximately 875.8 billion KRW).

Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (72), Prime Minister and Vice President of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and ruler of Dubai. The photo shows Prime Minister Mohammed attending the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) summit held in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in December 2019. [Image source=Yonhap News]

According to the ruling, Prime Minister Mohammed must make a lump sum payment of ?251.5 million within three months for security costs and other expenses.

He must pay annual education and security expenses for his 14-year-old daughter and 9-year-old son, and guarantee ?290 million in bank deposits.

The trial process also revealed some aspects of the Middle Eastern royal family's luxurious lifestyle.

The amount set by the court includes maintenance costs for residences in central and suburban London, family vacation expenses including private jet costs, and expenses for horse and animal care.

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